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Psalms 11:6

4 The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.

5 The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence.

On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion.

7 For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
On the wicked He will rain down fiery coals and sulfur; a scorching wind will be their portion.
KJV
Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.
WEB
On the wicked he will rain blazing coals; fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
ASV
Upon the wicked he will rain snares; Fire and brimstone and burning wind shall be the portion of their cup.
DARBY
Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone; and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
BLB
May He rain [down] coals upon the wicked, fire and brimstone; and a burning wind [is] the portion of their cup.
ÅB
Han lar glødende kull regne ned over de ugudelige;
ild og svovel og glødende vind fyller han i deres begere.
OTB
Han vil la glødende kull regne over de onde,
Ild og svovel og brennende vind vil bli deres beger.
B1930
Han lar snarer regne ned over de ugudelige; ild og svovel og glødende vind er deres begers del.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Ezekiel 38:22

    I will execute judgment upon him with plague and bloodshed. I will pour out torrents of rain, hailstones, fire, and sulfur on him and on his troops and on the many nations with him.

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  • Genesis 19:24

    Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens.

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  • Ezekiel 13:13

    Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: In My wrath I will release a windstorm, and in My anger torrents of rain and hail will fall with destructive fury.

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  • Luke 17:29

    But on the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all.

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  • Psalms 75:8

    For a cup is in the hand of the LORD, full of foaming wine mixed with spices. He pours from His cup, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to the dregs.

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  • Job 20:23

    When he has filled his stomach, God will vent His fury upon him, raining it down on him as he eats.

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  • Job 18:15

    Fire resides in his tent; burning sulfur rains down on his dwelling.

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  • Jeremiah 4:11–12

    At that time it will be said to this people and to Jerusalem, “A searing wind from the barren heights in the desert blows toward the daughter of My people, but not to winnow or to sift;

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